Electrician
Inergroup Insourcing Solutions
You will be taken to the employer's application page. Listing expires September 5, 2026.
Job Description
Skills and Qualifications
- Valid Apprentice Electrician license or certification required
- Minimum 1 year of hands-on electrical experience, including basic wiring and fixture installation
- Comfortable working on ladders for extended periods - good physical condition is required
- Ability to work a consistent day shift schedule and adapt to new job site locations week to week
- Reliable, punctual, and able to follow detailed instructions in a commercial environment
- Experience with commercial lighting or fluorescent-to-LED retrofit work is a plus
- Must be authorized to work in the United States and able to pass a background check for school site access
Primary Responsibilities
- Remove existing 2x4 lay-in fluorescent light fixtures and install new LED replacements throughout school buildings
- Work safely and efficiently from ladders for the majority of the shift to complete ceiling-level fixture changeouts
- Follow direction from lead electricians and foremen to maintain project pace and quality standards
- Handle and stage lighting materials, tools, and equipment across work areas within the school campus
- Ensure work areas are kept clean, safe, and code-compliant throughout the retrofit process
- Transition between project sites as work progresses from one school campus to the next
- Communicate any fixture irregularities, wiring issues, or safety concerns to the supervising electrician immediately
Inergroup is hiring Apprentice Electricians in Houston, TX for a hands-on commercial lighting retrofit project at local school campuses. This day shift role pays $20-$26/hr depending on experience and involves upgrading fluorescent fixtures to energy-efficient LED lighting throughout active school facilities. If you're a licensed apprentice electrician with real hands-on experience and you're ready to put it to work on a meaningful project, we want to hear from you. Weekly pay $20-$26/hr and great benefits available!
How to Apply
Click Apply Now for immediate consideration. Inergroup is actively hiring and moving quickly - qualified candidates will be contacted right away.
What Most Electricians Job Listings Don't Tell You
General overview for this role type; specifics vary by employer.
Electrical work in Texas is licensed by the state. You begin as a registered apprentice, accumulate thousands of paid hours under a licensed electrician, and pass an exam to reach journeyman, then master. A posting that says electrician may want a specific tier, so check which license the role expects. Pay is hourly and climbs sharply with each license step. Service and low-voltage specialties sometimes add performance pay on top.
The work splits into residential, commercial, and industrial, and each feels different. Residential service means troubleshooting panels, outlets, and fixtures in occupied homes. Commercial and new construction lean on conduit bending, blueprint reading, and rough-in on a schedule. Safety is constant. You lock out circuits, test before you touch, and follow code to the letter because inspectors check the work. Demand in the Houston metro stays strong with new building, solar tie-ins, and EV charger installs, so skilled hands rarely sit idle.
What to Expect Day-to-Day
General overview for this role type; specifics vary by employer.
Most days open with a job packet or a service route. You review the scope, pull materials, and set up a safe work area. Service electricians spend the day diagnosing dead circuits, replacing breakers, adding outlets, and correcting wiring that failed an inspection. You test voltage, trace faults, and confirm every connection is tight and grounded.
On new construction the rhythm is different. You bend and run conduit, pull wire, mount boxes, and set panels to the plan. Rough-in has to pass inspection before walls close, so accuracy and code knowledge matter more than speed. You coordinate with other trades sharing the site and keep your runs clean. Documentation closes out the day. You mark panels, note circuits, and record what was installed. The job mixes physical work, careful measurement, and steady problem solving, and a single miss can mean a failed inspection or a callback.
What Electricians Jobs Pay in Houston
Based on Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data for Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area (Electricians).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area. Median is about $28.45/hr.
Becoming a Licensed Electrician in Texas
Electrical work is licensed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. You start as a registered apprentice and log thousands of paid hours under a licensed electrician. With enough documented hours you test for journeyman, and after more experience you sit for the master electrician exam. A master can hold or serve as the responsible party for a contractor license. Specialties like low-voltage and sign electrician have their own licenses. Every step ties to hours and a passing exam, so track your time from day one.
Career Ladder and Pay
- 1 Apprentice Electrician $47,237/yr
Register with the state and log paid hours under a licensed electrician.
- 2 Journeyman Electrician $59,176/yr
Pass the exam and wire installs and service with limited supervision.
- 3 Master Electrician $73,715/yr
Top tier. Design systems, pull permits, and oversee journeymen.
- 4 Estimator / Foreman $73,715/yr
Bid projects and lead crews on commercial and industrial jobs.
- 5 Electrical Contractor $84,469/yr
Hold the contractor license and run your own electrical business.
Licensing paths and timelines are general guidance for this trade in Texas. Confirm current requirements with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation or the relevant state agency.
More Electricians Jobs Near Houston
Your Job Search Toolkit
Free tools, prefilled for electricians roles.
Was this job page helpful?
Looking to hire instead?
Find verified Electricians businesses in Houston →